Accidental PFAS Firefighting Foam in Maine
In the next town over from our LDA Healthy Children Project Director, Tracy Gregoire, there was an accidental discharge of 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam at the former naval air station. A malfunction of the system discharged 1600 gallons of PFAS firefighting foam throughout the hanger and into the community. Sadly, the foam was […]
Back-to-School: A Parent’s Take on Kids with Anxiety and Learning Disabilities
As the school year kicks off, many parents are juggling a mix of excitement and nerves. For those of us with kids who deal with anxiety and learning disabilities, the start of school can bring its own set of challenges. Here’s how we can help our kids navigate this transition smoothly and set them up […]
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“*” indicates required fields Since 1963 the Learning Disabilities Association has served as the premier resource for educators, counselors, attorneys, school psychologists, administrators, para-educators, researchers and other professionals, along with parents of children and adults who have learning disabilities. Our 62nd International Conference will bring all of these audiences together in Orlando, Florida to learn, […]
Join LDA’s Board of Directors!
Since 1964, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA) has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources nationwide. These services make LDAA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities. LDAA’s mission is to create […]
Our Call for Papers for LDACON62 is Open!
Be a speaker at our 62nd Annual International Conference in Orlando! Submit your presentation by June 15th! Learn more about what we’re looking for below: Types of Presentations: Lecture: Classroom style seating with standard AV provided by LDA. Seating typically is set anywhere from 25-100 people. Poster Session: Sessions with visual displays on poster boards […]
Help, He’s Having a Meltdown: Coping with Stress
Bev Johns As a parent or educator, you may be making this plea. A child is upset, and you are not sure why, but his behavior tells you there is a problem, and he just can’t cope. He may be yelling, screaming, throwing objects, pacing, etc. There may be a number of reasons children get […]
We Need to Keep (but Revise) the Specific Learning Disability Construct in IDEA
Nancy Mather, Ph.D. Monica McHale-Small, Ph.D. David H. Allsopp, Ph.D. Sarah VanIngen Lauer, Ph.D. We have all been in this field for a very long time. Rumor has it (from attending the LDA 2024 Conference) that some professionals are once again suggesting that specific learning disabilities (SLD) is no longer a useful construct and perhaps […]
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Meet Our Members: Meet Lisa Rogers!
Tell us about yourself! I am a single mom of 3 and a grandparent of 3. I have worked in Special Education for the past 25 years. I have taught adjunct for 10 years in developmental reading and writing courses as well. I believe teaching is my calling. Daily, I strive to answer that call […]
Meet our Members: Meet Pam Cusick!
Tell us about yourself! I’m a research professional with expertise in research study design, implementation, and analysis. My background in public health communications and research, coupled with a passion for patient advocacy, were a great match with the Rare Patient Voice (RPV) mission and vision, and I’ve been with the company for almost eight years. […]